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The Max Kaminsky Trophy is awarded annually by the
Ontario Hockey League The Ontario Hockey League (OHL; french: Ligue de hockey de l'Ontario (LHO)) is one of the three major junior ice hockey leagues which constitute the Canadian Hockey League. The league is for players aged 16–19. There are exceptions for overa ...
to the most outstanding defenceman. The award is named in honour of Max Kaminsky, who coached the
St. Catharines Teepees The St. Catharines Teepees were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association from 1947 to 1962. The team was based in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. History The St. Catharines Teepees were born in 1947 when local businessman Georg ...
to the Memorial Cup in 1960 and died shortly thereafter of cancer. The winner of the Max Kaminsky Trophy is nominated for the CHL Defenceman of the Year. Prior to 1969, the Max Kaminsky Trophy was awarded to the most gentlemanly player in the league. The William Hanley Trophy is now awarded for the most sportsmanlike player in the OHL.


Most outstanding defenceman (1969–present)

List of Max Kaminsky Trophy winners from 1969–present, as most outstanding defenceman. * Blue background denotes also named CHL Defenceman of the Year.


Most gentlemanly player (1961–1969)

List of Max Kaminsky Trophy winners from 1961–69, as most gentlemanly player.


See also

* Emile Bouchard TrophyQuebec Major Junior Hockey League Defenceman of the Year * Bill Hunter Memorial Trophy
Western Hockey League The Western Hockey League (WHL) is a major junior ice hockey league based in Western Canada and the Northwestern United States. The WHL is one of three leagues that constitutes the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) as the highest level of junior ...
Defenceman of the Year * List of Canadian Hockey League awards


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Ontario Hockey League
{{OHL trophies Ontario Hockey League trophies and awards Awards established in 1961